Shannon Patrice Aldana Charged With Child Endangerment And Driving Under The Influence

WOODBRIDGE, Va. (WUSA) -- A mother from Woodbridge faces several charges after allegedly driving drunk with her child in the car this past weekend.

Prince William County Police say on Saturday at 10:41PM, a police officer stopped a vehicle in the area of Old Bridge Rd and All Saints Pl in Woodbridge.

He later determined that 26-year-old Shannon Patrice Aldana was driving the car while under the influence of alcohol. Her 3-year-old daughter was also in the car, police say, and was not properly fastened at the time of vehicle stop.

The child was not injured.

Aldana was charged with child endangerment and driving under the influence. She was held on a $1,000 secured bond.